InspIRCd
Modular IRC server written in C++ for Linux, BSD, Windows, and macOS.
InspIRCd is a modular Internet Relay Chat server written in C++ that runs on a wide range of operating systems, including recent BSD, Linux, macOS, and Windows releases. It implements the IRCv3 specifications and offers a rich C++ API, allowing administrators to enable only the desired functionality through loadable modules while keeping the core lightweight and stable.
The server is intended for operators who need a self‑hosted, open‑source IRC solution that can be built from source on Unix‑like platforms or installed from binary packages on Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, and Windows. Docker images are also provided, and the project accepts patches for additional platform support. Documentation and support channels are available via the website, IRC, and GitHub.
InspIRCd is distributed under the GPL‑2.0 license, is considered stable, and is used by more than a thousand IRC networks. Its modular architecture and full compliance with ratified IRCv3 features distinguish it from monolithic alternatives.
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